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PORTERDALE - Three out of four City Council members said Tuesday night they are willing to pursue annexation of seven parcels of land totaling 12.28 acres along Ga. Highway 81, if all property owners agree to the annexation. The annexations would close a gap between the city limits of Porterdale and Covington along Highway 81, though the boundaries are already contiguous in other areas.

COVINGTON - The FBI has confirmed that a search warrant was served at the offices of Angel Food Ministries in Good Hope on Wednesday, but will give no further details, according to Special Agent Steve Lazarus.

COVINGTON - With so many retailers being forced to shut down and advertising big blowout sales, it may be tempting for consumers to rush to get good bargains. But the Better Business Bureau warns that going-out-of-business sales may not be all that advertisers claim.

I grew up in a small town in Pennsylvania. Many European immigrants were attracted to the area to work in the forests and coal mines. People like the Lombardos, the Palowkaskis, the Hansons, Scollons and Boughers brought many of their customs with them.

Batten down the hatches, y'all don't walk under any ladders and if a black cat crosses your path, run over that sucker. It's Friday the 13th and you all know what that means. Bad luck is right around the corner - and if you don't believe that just take a look at your latest 401K statement.

Estelle Hollis Creech of Conyers and Benny Robert Creech of Cumming announce the engagement of their daughter, Amy Elizabeth Creech, to Matthew Hartranft, son of William and Sheila Hartranft of Philadelphia, Pa.